Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

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New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) Action Plan

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire and Emergency New Zealand developed the NZICC Action Plan to address the recommendations of the AFAC Independent Operational Review.

Consultation on your local fire plan

News and media|17 May 2021

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

Balmoral fire update #5

News and media|9 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the site of the large vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki, back to the landowner.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|5 August 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 10 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Wednesday 5 August, the fifty-first time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|17 July 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 13 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Friday 17 July, the forty-sixth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|24 June 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 16 incidents between 4.30pm and 5.30pm today, Wednesday 24 June, the forty-second time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|17 June 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 10 incidents between 4.30pm and 5.30pm today, Wednesday 17 June, the fortieth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|6 June 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 13 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Saturday 6 June, the thirty-seventh time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.